VA - Soul Slabs Vol 1-4 (2017-2025)

Double vinyl LP pressing. A selection of 22 tracks pulled from the seven inch catalog of Colemine Records, a label steeped in modern groups recording deep funk and soul music, similar to Daptone Records. Many of these tracks are presented here on an LP for the first time.

Vol2
Soul Slabs Vol. 2 is a collection of A-sides from the 7-inch catalog of Loveland Ohio's Colemine Records. Specializing in heavy soul, funk, and R&B, Colemine prides itself on authenticity and an old school production style, while still making songs that seem fresh and are moving the genre of soul forward. This 3LP collection of 27 tracks puts their diverse catalog on full display, many of these songs being presented for the first time on an LP. Featuring artists such as Durand Jones & The Indications, Kelly Finnigan, Ben Pirani, Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Monophonics, Ikebe Shakedown, The Dip, The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, Soul Scratch, and more!

Vol3
This is the third set in our Soul Slabs sets, which compiles tracks from our diverse 45 releases showcasing artists big and small. It's a great way for folks to discover some of our lesser known artists or just discover our label's sound. Record shops have previously described our compilations as their RSD soundtrack! Our previous compilations have always sold out the day of (nearly) and maintained demand even upon the black vinyl represses.

Vol4
Featuring many tunes not available on any LP. Features forthcoming new Colemine Artists. This is the fourth set in the Soul Slabs sets, which compiles tracks from the diverse 45 releases showcasing artists big and small. It's a great way for folks to discover some of the lesser known artists or just discover the label's sound.

Tracklist
Vol1
01. Jungle Fire - Comencemos 2:24
02. The Droptones - Dont Get Caught 4:26
03. The Rugged Nuggets - Yo Todo Tu Yo 3:00
04. Dojo Cuts - You Make Lovin' Real Easy 3:44
05. Ikebe Shakedown - Hard Steppin' 3:04
06. On The Spot Trio - Suction 3:35
07. Monophonics - Like Yesterday 4:12
08. Los Sospechos - Jano's Revenge 2:13
09. The Jive Turkeys - The Reggie 2:54
10. Fat Night - Things You Do 3:31
11. Alan Evans Trio - Authoritay 3:25
12. The Grease Traps - Street Sweeper 3:45
13. Gene Washington & The Ironsides - Next To You 3:36
14. The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble - City Heights 3:44
15. The Kris Lager Band - Money & Loneliness 4:20
16. In Motion Collective - Jesse's Jing 3:52
17. Orgone - Do What You Came To Do 4:47
18. Durand Jones & The Indications - Smiles 3:49
19. Leroi Conroy - Remember When? 4:33
20. Soul Scratch - Pacified 3:20
21. Ephemerals - Things 4:30
22. The Gripsweats - Ziggy's Walk 4:02


Vol2 (MP3)
A1 – The Gripsweats – Gripsweats Theme
A2 – Kelly Finnigan – I Don't Wanna Wait
A3 – The Flying Stars of Brooklyn, NY – My God Has A Telephone
A4 – AJ & The Jiggawatts – It Is What It Is
A5 – Ikebe Shakedown – Supermoon
B1 – DeRobert & The Half-Truths – Judgement Pt. 1
B2 – Leroi Conroy – Tiger Trot
B3 – Orgone – Big Day
B4 – Jungle Fire – N.U.S.A.U.
C1 – Durand Jones & The Indications – Don't You Know
C2 – The True Loves – Famous Last Words
C3 – The Soul Chance – Give Love A try
C4 – The Dip – Sure Don't Miss You
C5 – The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble – Aragon
D1 – Black Market Brass – War Room
D2 – Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos – What A Shame
D3 – The Harlem Gospel Travelers – He's On Time
D4 – Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio – Concussion
E1 – Wesley Bright & The Honeytones – Happiness
E2 – Thee Sinseers – It Was Only A Dream
E3 – Soul Scratch – America
E4 – Mestizo Beat – Featherbed Lane
F1 – Ben Pirani – Light Of My Life
F2 – The Freedom Affair – Rise Up
F3 – Monophonics – Bang Bang
F4 – Jake Najor & The Moment Of Truth – High Costa Living
F5 – The Rugged Nuggets – Rugged Walk


Vol3
A1 – Bubaza – Ice Breaker
A2 – The Resonaires – Standing With You
A3 – Durand Jones & The Indications – Morning In America
A4 – Thee Sinseers – What's His Name
A5 – Kelly Finnigan – Since I Don’t Have You Anymore
A6 – The Winston Brothers – Winston Theme
B1 – The Harlem Gospel Travelers – Nothing But His Love
B2 – The Ironsides – Sommer
B3 – The Soul Chance & Wesley Bright – Who Could It Be
B4 – The Gripsweats – G’on Use It (Pt. 1)
B5 – Black Market Brass – Omega
C1 – Jungle Fire – Slipshot
C2 – Dojo Cuts – Rome
C3 – Ben Pirani – More Than A Memory
C4 – Joey Quinones – For You
C5 – Aaron Frazer – Over You
C6 – Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio – Fo Sho
D1 – Oliver James – One And Only
D2 – Ikebe Shakedown – Unqualified
D3 – Monophonics – Last One Standing
D4 – Renaldo Domino – No Loggin' And Draggin'
D5 – Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos – Sunk In The Mist
D6 – The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble – Step Down


Vol4
A1 – Parlor Greens – Driptorch (03:05)
A2 – Monophonics – Love You Better (03:08)
A3 – Aaron Frazer – Bring You A Ring (03:06)
A4 РJoey Qui̱ones РThere Must Be Something (03:28)
A5 – Doctor Bionic – Expert Witness (04:30)
B1 – Kelly Finnigan – Leave You Alone (03:10)
B2 – Delvon LaMarr Organ Trio – Cold As Weiss (02:40)
B3 – Orgone – Be Thankful For What You Got (04:30)
B4 – Leroi Conroy – No Return (02:29)
B5 – Durand Jones & The Indications – Witchoo (03:43)
B6 – The Jive Turkeys – Perpetual Stew (02:53)
C1 – Thee Sinseers – For You (03:12)
C2 – The Winston Brothers – Straight Shooter (03:00)
C3 – Alanna Royale – Fall In Love Again (04:45)
C4 – Oliver James – 1-2-3 (02:50)
C5 – Lizzie No & Ben Pirani – Sweeter Than Strychnine (03:53)
C6 – Tee See Connection – Skyline Chili Churner (03:01)
D1 – Black Market Brass – Rat Trap (03:55)
D2 – Taylor Williams – Dreaming (02:52)
D3 – The Splendids – Cry Baby Cry (03:28)
D4 – The Sextones – Beck And Call (02:56)
D5 – The Harlem Gospel Travelers – Hold Your Head Up (03:15)
D6 – Wesley Bright – Colors Are Real (03:03)